Magnetic force is a non contact force because, for magnetic force to apply,

The bodies have to be in contact.

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The bodies need not be in contact.

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The bodies may or may not be in contact.

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None of these.

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Solution

The correct option is A The bodies need not be in contact.
Magnetic force, electric force and gravitational forces are non contact forces because for these forces to apply, the bodies need not be in contact (physically touch) with each other.

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